Interesting Exceptions

It is important to note that a few species of squirrels that live in California were not included for this project. These species are considered invasive species and we do not want to support their reproduction in our state as it will harm our native species.


The biggest example of these species is:


Eastern Fox Squirrel
Sciurus niger


These squirrels tend to be everywhere. Their color hue is shades of lighter brown with a reddish tint. Their tails are bushy and very long. They are a type of tree squirrel and thrive very well across the United States. These squirrels are not shy and display aggressive behavior when it comes to food. this is important as they are slowly dominating the native species range.





















These squirrels can typically be seen meandering through California State University, Northridge
Note the small contingency of them in Los Angeles County - That is Northridge